1970 In Photos: England World Cup Footballers Get Free Ford Cortinas In Brentwood, Essex

ON March 26, 1970, England World Cup Footballers receive cars from Ford Brentwood, Essex.

All players were given the use of a new Ford Cortina for one year.

 

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England and West Bromwich Albion's Jeff Astle, wearing his West Bromwich Albion shirt, sits on the bonnet of his new Ford Cortina

England and West Bromwich Albion’s Jeff Astle, wearing his West Bromwich Albion shirt, sits on the bonnet of his new Ford Cortina

West Ham United and England's Geoff Hurst (left) and Bobby Moore (right)

West Ham United and England’s Geoff Hurst (left) and Bobby Moore (right)

Manchester City and England's Colin Bell (left) and Francis Lee (right)

Manchester City and England’s Colin Bell (left) and Francis Lee (right)

England and Tottenham Hotspur players Martin Peters (left) and Allan Mullery

England and Tottenham Hotspur players Martin Peters (left) and Allan Mullery

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